Administration Apprentice (PPM and Asset) in Portsmouth

Equans is looking for an Administration Apprentice (PPM and Asset) to join our team at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 24 months on a full time basis working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Are you ready to begin a career in Hard Facilities Management, supporting the maintenance of critical hospital systems? Join us at Queen Alexandra Hospital to play a key role in maintaining statutory and mandatory compliant systems that ensure safe and effective healthcare environments.

As part of our Asset Management team, you will support the delivery of planned preventative maintenance, repairs, testing, and new installations across a wide range of hospital equipment, services, systems, and buildings. You will learn valuable skills while contributing to a professional, customer-focused FM function, supporting both internal teams and contracted service providers.

What will you deliver?

• Assist in providing a 24/7 maintenance service for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust within the service provider team.
• Help coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, ensuring optimal allocation of work, manpower, and resources.
• Support the scheduling and completion of all Statutory and Mandatory inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain and update statutory, contractual, and compliance records accurately.
• Update the computerised maintenance management system (CAFM) and manual records.
• Assist in producing operational and compliance reports as required.
• Provide asset-related advice and support within core technical areas.
• Promote excellent customer service to internal and external partners.
• Collaborate effectively with support services teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices, including health & safety regulations like COSHH.
• Undertake additional reasonable duties as assigned by management.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
• Due to the nature of the contract, you will be required to obtain and maintain a DBS at Standard Level.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

What's next?

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.